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revanche

[ ruh-vanch, -vahnsh ]

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noun

the policy of a state intent on regaining areas of its original territory that have been lost to other states as a result of war, a treaty signed under duress, etc.

1855–60; < French: revenge

En revanche, I am a feeble wretch, with eyes that threaten to get bloodshot on the slightest provocation.

Hence Germanys bristling attitude to France, and the revival in France of the revanche idea, which had died down.

Mr. Chorley speaks some things very well—but what does he mean about 'execution,' en revanche?

Elle est furieuse cont vous, allans tous les jours chercher ley Roy (d'icy) demandant a gran cri revanche pour son Mary.

On every occasion that the revanche cry has been resuscitated, the direct cause is to be sought in Germany.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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